Manatee County neighborhoods, Bradenton to Lakewood Ranch. Know what matters before you buy.

Manatee County is one of the country's hottest growth markets, anchored by Lakewood Ranch, the top-selling master-planned community in the nation for years, and the fast-filling Parrish corridor north of the Manatee River. Coastal Bradenton and the Anna Maria barrier islands are a separate, premium beach market.

What decides a Manatee purchase is the CDD stack in Lakewood Ranch and Parrish, flood posture on the coast and islands, and which villages are still building versus resale. The guides state the fee stack, the flood line, and the commute, not the sales-office version.

112 community guides, organized by town — the largest towns show their most active communities here, with every community on the town page. Start with the interactive Neighborhood Finder if you'd rather browse the whole map.

Bradenton (39)

See all 39 Bradenton communities → (36 most active shown here)

Lakewood Ranch (9)

Parrish (31)

Palmetto (31)

Ellenton (1)

Terra Siesta Mobile Home Park Co-OpTerra Siesta Mobile Home Park Co-Op in Ellenton, FL: Median sale $112K (2026), 471 homes, built 1960-2024, median 63 days on market.

Anna Maria (1)

Luana IslesLuana Isles in Anna Maria, FL: Median sale $1.67M (2026), 176 homes, built 1950-2024, median 32 days on market. Live Stellar MLS data and public…

Straight answers

Is Lakewood Ranch worth the premium?

You are paying for amenities, schools, and master-plan polish across many villages, and most carry CDD assessments on top of HOA. The guides quantify the fee stack and the differences between villages.

Where is the value in Manatee County?

Parrish and the inland Bradenton neighborhoods generally price below Lakewood Ranch and the coast, with newer product still releasing. The guides separate value from heavy-CDD or long-commute tradeoffs.

How is flood risk in coastal Manatee?

Anna Maria Island and the low coastal sections carry real surge exposure that reprices insurance; inland Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch rate differently. Confirm the flood zone before offering.

Homes for sale now in Manatee County

4,526 live listings in this area, 294 listed in the last 7 days. A selection, newest first:

10858 Spring Sapling Circle, Parrish · $814,990 · 5 bd · 3,550 sq ft · Courtesy of HOMES BY WESTBAY REALTY
5558 Palmer Circle #101, Lakewood Ranch · $439,900 · 2 bd · 1,462 sq ft · Courtesy of SERHANT
15606 Sunny Day Drive, Bradenton · $395,000 · 2 bd · 1,557 sq ft · Courtesy of REAL BROKER, LLC
5207 Bay State Road, Palmetto · $1,875,000 · 3 bd · 3,645 sq ft · Courtesy of THE AGENCY FL
17032 Harvest Moon Way, Lakewood Ranch · $649,900 · 4 bd · 2,828 sq ft · Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
303 58TH Street, Holmes Beach · $2,349,000 · 4 bd · 2,524 sq ft · Courtesy of PREFERRED SHORE LLC
14003 Nighthawk Terrace, Lakewood Ranch · $765,000 · 4 bd · 2,340 sq ft · Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
7922 Tybee Court, University Park · $385,000 · 2 bd · 1,557 sq ft · Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
25640 State Road 70, Myakka City · $658,000 · 3 bd · 1,870 sq ft · Courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
13423 Ramblewood Trail, Bradenton · $755,000 · 4 bd · 2,231 sq ft · Courtesy of KW COASTAL LIVING II
523 Spring Lakes Boulevard #523, Bradenton · $159,000 · 2 bd · 1,508 sq ft · Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
4351 Fence Row Court, Lakewood Ranch · $480,990 · 3 bd · 1,844 sq ft · Courtesy of D.R. HORTON REALTY OF SARASOTA
4346 Fence Row Court, Lakewood Ranch · $476,990 · 3 bd · 1,816 sq ft · Courtesy of D.R. HORTON REALTY OF SARASOTA
9860 Last Light Glen, Parrish · $355,000 · 3 bd · 1,519 sq ft · Courtesy of JAY ALAN REAL ESTATE
546 Spanish Drive, Longboat Key · $529,990 · 2 bd · 1,393 sq ft · Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
8734 54TH Avenue #8734, Bradenton · $325,000 · 2 bd · 1,561 sq ft · Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
18227 Beehive Terrace, Lakewood Ranch · $490,155 · 4 bd · 1,828 sq ft · Courtesy of D.R. HORTON REALTY OF SARASOTA
18213 Gander Terrace, Lakewood Ranch · $662,000 · 4 bd · 3,313 sq ft · Courtesy of D.R. HORTON REALTY OF SARASOTA
18217 Gander Terrace, Lakewood Ranch · $608,000 · 4 bd · 2,756 sq ft · Courtesy of D.R. HORTON REALTY OF SARASOTA
10005 Johnson Oaks Glen, Parrish · $440,150 · 3 bd · 2,131 sq ft · Courtesy of PULTE REALTY OF WEST FLORIDA LLC
509 Lakeside Drive #509, Bradenton · $330,000 · 3 bd · 1,632 sq ft · Courtesy of KW COASTAL LIVING III
575 Fore Drive, Bradenton · $1,395,000 · 4 bd · 3,085 sq ft · Courtesy of KW SUNCOAST
7610 Desoto Memorial Highway, Bradenton · $4,399,000 · 4 bd · 4,539 sq ft · Courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
6311 43RD Court, Sarasota · $539,000 · 3 bd · 1,831 sq ft · Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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